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Podcast: Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: INTENSE: Ohio State Buckeyes Spring Practice ELEVATES Standards—Fundamentals Key to Success
Description: Ohio State Buckeyes ramp up spring practice intensity as Ryan Day sets a demanding standard for a roster boasting 51 new faces. Can the Buckeyes sustain sharp fundamentals and laser focus to reach their ceiling in 2026, or will roster uncertainty leave key position groups vulnerable? Wide receiver stars Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Innis headline the offensive surge, while linebackers Payton Pierce and Christian Alliegro anchor what might be the team's toughest unit.
Jay Stephens breaks down the strongest and weakest Ohio State position groups, questions the tight end room's ability to match Cade Stover’s production, and raises co...